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"I Came with Crutches": Five Years Ago, the Filming of Asterix and Obelix: The Middle Empire Was Not Easy for This Legend of French Cinema

At 91, Pierre Richard continues to surprise. But during the filming of 'Asterix and Obelix: The Middle Empire,' the actor had to cope with a painful arthritis flare-up, even shooting with crutches.

Leo Duncan·3 min read·6/21/2026

"He Wasn't Happy": With 7 Films, This Cult Saga from the 80s Was Supposed to Get a Reboot... But Things Didn't Go as Planned

Nearly thirty years after its last installment, "Police Academy" was supposed to make its grand return with a reboot led by Jordan Peele. However, due to behind-the-scenes tensions and a sensitive context in the United States, this project never came to fruition.

Leo Duncan·3 min read·6/20/2026

Cinema Quiz: 7 Images, 7 French Films to Discover!

It's a new collaboration for Jonathan Cohen and director Quentin Dupieux with the release of "Le Vertige". Discover behind-the-scenes secrets and take a quiz on Cohen's filmography.

Leo Duncan·2 min read·6/16/2026

Camping on TF1: Why Gérard Lanvin Stayed Upset with Franck Dubosc for 10 Years After the Film?

Broadcast tonight on TF1, Camping was a massive success in France, but it caused a 10-year rift between Franck Dubosc and Gérard Lanvin!

Leo Duncan·3 min read·6/16/2026

"A Twisted and Wonderfully Strange Object": Rated 3.9 out of 5, This is the Must-See Film of the Week!

Currently in theaters, "Disclosure Day" by Steven Spielberg has an average press rating of 3.9 out of 5. More than three years after The Fabelmans, Spielberg delivers a new film that has been well received by critics.

Sofia Bellamy·3 min read·6/15/2026

"They Wanted Me to Sign for 3 More Films": 13 Years Ago, Jason Statham Decided to Leave the Action Saga That Made Him Famous

Jason Statham could have starred in three new "Transporter" films. However, he walked away from the franchise that made him famous after an unacceptable offer. A look back at a breakup that marked his career.

Leo Duncan·3 min read·6/14/2026

Today, he is one of the biggest action movie stars! Did you recognize this actor at the beginning of his career 33 years ago?

In 1993, this British actor made his screen debut before becoming an action superstar! Did you recognize him?

Leo Duncan·2 min read·6/14/2026

He Portrayed the Phlegmatic Giles from Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Anthony Head Passes Away at 72

English actor Anthony Stewart Head, who played Rupert Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, passed away on June 5 at the age of 72.

Sofia Bellamy·3 min read·6/5/2026